Politics

Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:52 UTC
Neves wants Brazil to have the Pacific Alliance as an integration reference

Brazilian presidential opposition candidate Aecio Neves insisted that if elected he will review Mercosur rules and make them “more flexible” so that the country can reach bilateral agreements with third parties and not limited by the consensus clause of the trade block. He also mentioned the Pacific Alliance as a pragmatic integration reference.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:39 UTC
Tax-office chief admits 'business links' between Cristina Fernandez and a controversial businessman

Argentina's head of the tax office, Ricardo Echegaray admitted 'business links' between president Cristina Fernandez and businessman Lazaro Baez, who has been accused of money laundering and falsifying documents.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 04:38 UTC
Garcia-Margallo 'absolutely convinced' UK voted for Spain to join UN Security Council

Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, said he was “absolutely convinced” that the British Government backed Spain’s bid to join the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 23:00 UTC
The Falkland/Malvinas Islands and the right of peoples to self-determination

By Marcelo Kohen (*) An international symposium on the concepts of self-determination, devolution, and independence took place last week in Gibraltar, organized by the Garrison Library and sponsored by the local government.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 15:13 UTC
Falklands' program to monitor social effects of hydrocarbons development

The Falkland Islands government discussed and agreed proposals from the Policy Department on a Social Effects monitoring program in respect of hydrocarbons development, according to the report on the latest Executive Council meeting.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 10:02 UTC
Uruguay faces the most competitive election since the return of democracy

Uruguay is less than four days away from Sunday 26 October general election with opinion polls unable to forecast a clear winner, and a strong possibility that the left wing coalition could lose its legislative majority enjoyed in the last ten years and even the Executive.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 09:58 UTC
Consortium acquires 1.5bn dollars contract in dredging 'new' Suez Canal

A consortium consisting of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis), Van Oord, NMDC (Abu Dhabi) and Jan de Nul (Belgium) has acquired a contract from the Suez Canal Authorities in connection with the expansion of the Suez Canal, which provides a vital shipping link between Europe and Asia.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 08:14 UTC
“Criminal negligence” in the crash at Moscow airport that killed Total's CEO

Russian investigators have said “criminal negligence” caused the crash at a Moscow airport that resulted in the death of Total's chief executive. Christophe de Margerie died along with three crew members when his corporate jet collided with a snow plough.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 05:16 UTC
HMS Liverpool on her way to be broken up at a Turkish scrap yard

HMS Liverpool is on its way to be broken up at a Turkish scrap yard. The Type 42 destroyer, nicknamed “Crazy Red Chicken” after her red Liver Bird badge, was built by Cammell Laird in 1982 and after 30 years’ service was finally laid up at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, on March 30 2012.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 - 04:55 UTC
Falklands' Noble Energy elected David Stover as president and CEO

Noble Energy, Inc., which is involved in Falkland Islands hydrocarbons exploration and confirmed its interest in the South Atlantic potential, said on Tuesday that its Board of Directors has elected David Stover as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charles Davidson as CEO.